Cortisol gets a bad rap, but the truth is, this misunderstood hormone is trying to protect you. In this episode, we break down what cortisol really does in the body, how it responds to stressors, and why your body treats them the same as real danger. You’ll learn how cortisol impacts energy crashes, stubborn belly fat, burnout, anxiety, and hormonal chaos — especially in women juggling a busy lifestyle.

Cortisol gets a bad rap, but the truth is, this misunderstood hormone is trying to protect you. In this episode, we break down what cortisol really does in the body, how it responds to stressors, and why your body treats them the same as real danger. You’ll learn how cortisol impacts energy crashes, stubborn belly fat, burnout, anxiety, and hormonal chaos — especially in women juggling a busy lifestyle.

Cortisol gets a bad rap, but the truth is, this misunderstood hormone is trying to protect you. In this episode, we break down what cortisol really does in the body, how it responds to stressors, and why your body treats them the same as real danger. You’ll learn how cortisol impacts energy crashes, stubborn belly fat, burnout, anxiety, and hormonal chaos — especially in women juggling a busy lifestyle.&nbsp;

Cortisol Misunderstood: How It Impacts Energy, Belly Fat & Burnout

Welcome to The Connected Health Podcast, the show that helps you stop guessing and start understanding your body. Hosted by integrative health coach and fitness trainer Vanessa Cohn, this podcast breaks down the real reasons behind your fatigue, mood swings, stubborn weight, gut issues, and hormone chaos—so you can finally feel like you again. If you’ve ever been told “everything looks normal” but you know something’s off, this show is for you.
Each week, Vanessa shares holistic strategies, practical tools, and root-cause education to help you reconnect to your body and feel strong, energized, and in control of your health. Whether you're dealing with burnout, navigating your cycle, or moving through perimenopause, you'll learn how to work with your body—not against it.

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Welcome to The Connected Health Podcast, the show that helps you stop guessing and start understanding your body. Hosted by integrative health coach and fitness trainer Vanessa Cohn, this podcast breaks down the real reasons behind your fatigue, mood swings, stubborn weight, gut issues, and hormone chaos—so you can finally feel like you again. If you’ve ever been told “everything looks normal” but you know something’s off, this show is for you. Each week, Vanessa shares holistic strategies, practical tools, and root-cause education to help you reconnect to your body and feel strong, energized, and in control of your health. Whether you're dealing with burnout, navigating your cycle, or moving through perimenopause, you'll learn how to work with your body—not against it.

&nbsp;Welcome to The Connected Health Podcast, the show that helps you stop guessing and start understanding your body. Hosted by integrative health coach and fitness trainer Vanessa Cohn, this podcast breaks down the real reasons behind your fatigue, mood swings, stubborn weight, gut issues, and hormone chaos—so you can finally feel like you again. If you’ve ever been told “everything looks normal” but you know something’s off, this show is for you.
Each week, Vanessa shares holistic strategies, practical tools, and root-cause education to help you reconnect to your body and feel strong, energized, and in control of your health. Whether you're dealing with burnout, navigating your cycle, or moving through perimenopause, you'll learn how to work with your body—not against it.

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Cortisol Misunderstood: How It Impacts Energy, Belly Fat & Burnout

Cortisol Misunderstood: How It Impacts Energy, Belly Fat & Burnout